Abilene News Digest From The Reflector 1887
This Friday December 1 1887 report notes Judge Seeds unites John Markley age 22 and Harriet E McLaine age 81 of Abilene in matrimony. It also covers a Cedar street railroad crossing accident injuring N D Shane, a Salina train derailment near the Santa Fe depot, and Abilene Gun Club shooting results plus a lively dance at the Continental Hotel with a Kreider banquet and post event dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Seeds
John Markley
Harriet E. McLaine
Abilene
Hope Happenings in Town This Week
M P Jolley visited Monday night while Lida Potter suffered severe gasoline explosion burns but escaped with life thanks to quick actions. C A Champlain from McPherson admired Hope on Wednesday. Jessup of the Commercial still nurses a sore hand yet offers fine hostelry. Robt Coburn from Chico walked the pavements Tuesday as new school seats arrive to relieve crowding. A few locals attended the Goul inquest Monday and bones were noted. U S Chartier runs a successful evening writing class in the school. About half a dozen weddings are planned before year’s end as dry goods merchants show brisk business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Jolley
Lida Potter
C. A. Champlain
McPherson
Hope
Jessup
Rob’t Coburn
Chico
Hopeites
Goul
U.S. Chartier
Local church fundraisers and socials draw crowds
Last Tuesday evening Chapman Chips featured a play Eily O Connor with King's and Skiddy bands, net proceeds for a church bell. Catholic fair Wednesday raised 234.88 dollars with prize winners noted. Thanksgiving suppers by M E and Congregationalist churches boosted funds. Chas F Masch rents the creamery for a year starting December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eily O’connor
King
Lundrigan
Geo. Scherer
J. E. Snyder
M. E. Church
Hiawatha
Congregationalist
Chas. F. Masch
Thompson fined for debt. vanished after guard’s march
John Thompson the comedian known for On Hand was fined five dollars and costs by Judge Dewey yesterday. He was left to work off the fine by the town force. while in Barcus' barn, he slipped away, leaving muddy footprints as he fled. Community notices and local arrivals fill today’s column with multiple city movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Thompson
Dewey
Isaac Elliott
South Cedar
Barcus
Elliot
Miss Shollenberger
Santa Fe
Fort Lyon
Denver
Abilene
Beemer
East Orange
N. J
Port Jarvis
N. Y
Annie Beemer
Jeff Miller
J. N. Miller
Enterprise
J. M. Powell
John Powell
Minneapolis
J. G. Engle
Harrisburg
Miss Meyers
Lee Martin
Firemen's Contest Highlights and Results
The report covers the firemen's contest with a $25 prize split 60 40 for a 700 foot run testing hydrant connections and hose sections. Solomon placed first with 1 42, Minneapolis Hose 1 1 49, Abilene Hose 1 2 05, Minneapolis Hose 2 1 38, while Hose 2 from Abilene was disqualified for wrong sections. The Hook and Ladder race saw Minneapolis and Abilene teams. Abilene finished 85 seconds. The nine wheel cart pull had Minneapolis first in 4 14, Solomon second in 32, Abilene last in 37 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Minneapolis
Abilene
Ode Union Fa Coca
Dancing Event At Armory Hall Draws seventy Five Couples
About seventy five couples gathered at Armory Hall last night for a dance. Music was provided by Prof. Hawkins and his wife from Minneapolis, assisted by M. M. Barnes and Clem Pleiser, and the event was a delight for all in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Prof. Hawkins
Minneapolis
M. M. Barnes
Clem Pleiser
Solomon News and Notes G A R Camp Fire Recalls Veterans Stories
Snow fell Wednesday as Mr Baskin visited Abilene. The G A R Camp Fire on Thanks giving Eve drew a large crowd. veterans shared stories marked by wit, pathos, and eloquence. Misses Johnson Hall Ewing Jacoby McClosky and Mr E N King sang. the pro was spicy. and baked beans followed. Rey spoke from Psalms 137:3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baskin
Abilene
Johnson
Hall
Ewing
Jacoby
McClosky
Sheahan
Solomon
Rey
Also Mentioned on This Page
John M. Gleissner
East Side
Broadway
Cor
L. H. Litts & Co., Proprietors
Marrow
N. D. Shane
U. P
Cedar Street
Mr. Shane
Buckeye
Salina
Strahan
Manchester
Straban
Abilene Gun Club
Stevens
Kelley
Irwin
Gutherie
Urie
Munger
Gutherne
Guthene
Bonebrake
Scott
Guthrie
Blackbirds
Continental
Kreider
Chapman Chips
Stars and Stripes
Union
Annie Wellman
Gypsum City
E. E. Lewis
Gem Drag Store
Washington, D. C
United States
Charles Baskin
Laura Clewell
Geo. Merriam
Frank Carter
Fred Brehm
Richmond
Ind
J. L. Weller
Brehm
Nany's Daily
John Dunlavey
Bonebrake & Rice
Bonebrake Opera House
New York
Chicago Addition
Dr. Gish
Cedar
Prather, Hoffman & Co
Eorror Reflector
Carpenter House
Pitcher's Castoria
Solomon News and Notes
Sterl & Zahner
Best Brands
Clark‘s
Barbour’s
Worrows
Florence
Saxony
Germantown
Ziegler
Child’s Shoes
Chicago
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